Haiti has long been a country of resilience. Communities have endured devastating natural disasters, political turmoil, and now an unprecedented wave of violence and instability. Across the country, access to essential resources—including health care—has become increasingly fragile.
And yet, even in these difficult moments, hope remains.
At St. Damien Pediatric Hospital, doctors, nurses, and support staff continue providing care despite dwindling resources, unsafe roads, and constant uncertainty. Their work is guided by a simple belief: every life deserves dignity and compassion.
As Dr. Pascale Gassant, Executive Director of St. Damien Pediatric Hospital, explains, hope is what sustains the team and the families they serve. In Haitian Creole, they say “Lespwa fè viv.” Hope gives life.
In this video, members of the St. Damien staff share what Lespwa fè viv means to them—and how that spirit of hope guides their work as they care for children and high-risk mothers across Haiti.
At St. Damien Pediatric Hospital, hope becomes action every day. Through life-saving care for children and high-risk mothers who have nowhere else to turn.
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